The Era of Novelty Laces

Not only are the traditional laces like Alencon and Chantilly now used in cutting edge ways, new inventions in knit and revivals in cotton and crocheted laces are also gaining prominence. Some of it is being used discreetly on no more than a sleeve or yoke while the high drama of donning all over lace from collar to hemline is chic as well. Here are a few dresses all lacy in some way-- that combine aspects from the finest eras styled with the contemporary bride in mind.